I was actually a bit worried about this review. I’d jumped, almost literally, at the opportunity to review The Free Life by Turbowolf. I absolutely loved their first two albums and I'm of the opinion that there’s genuinely not one song that’s any less than excellent on either of them. Having seen them live just … Continue reading Album Review: Turbowolf – The Free Life
Category: Album Reviews
Album Review: KaaK – Litanies of Pain
One from the Big Pile o' Reviews now, as I take a delve into the industrial/extreme/groove world of Russia/Austria's KaaK. The band are based in Austria, but most members emigrated from Russia hence their ability to imbibe staggering quantities of vodka (probably). Litanies of Pain is a 5-track EP with some extra tracks (a cover … Continue reading Album Review: KaaK – Litanies of Pain
EP Review: Sentient Horror – The Crypts Below
Being into death metal since 1989/90, I will never again experience the groundbreaking experiences, feelings and shock of a musical form that just broke every barrier there ever was and re-wrote the rule book: listening to "Left Hand Path" or "Like an Ever Flowing Stream" and experiencing that WOW factor which has sadly not happened … Continue reading EP Review: Sentient Horror – The Crypts Below
Album Review: High Priests – Spinning
An energetic three piece delivered from the Windy City like a category five hurricane, High Priests are here to blow your mortal soul away with their latest black missa cantata, Spinning. Let us pray. Due for release on Milwaukee label Triple Eye Industries, production quality abounds. Formed up of former and current members of The … Continue reading Album Review: High Priests – Spinning
Album Review: Iron Reagan/Gatecreeper – Split
Iron Reagan and Gatecreeper are not the first two bands that come to mind when considering the subject of fantasy split EPs. We've had The Depression Sessions with Thy Art Is Murder, The Accacia Strain and Fit For An Autopsy. We've had Nails and Full Of Hell and we've had Napalm Death and Converge but … Continue reading Album Review: Iron Reagan/Gatecreeper – Split
Review: Andrew W.K. – You’re Not Alone
Another year, another Andrew W.K. release... No, wait. It's been a whopping twelve years since Close Calls With Brick Walls (and, yes, I know 55 Cadillac dropped in 2009, but it's not exactly a party rock album). I guess it's a busy life being a one-man party machine. And given that 2001's I Get Wet still has plenty of legs, … Continue reading Review: Andrew W.K. – You’re Not Alone